Circle - Brand Icon (Symbol) Design

This is what Circle (for lockup preview only, Inter Medium - do not redesign) was looking for in their logo design

ICON ONLY. Design a minimalist brand icon (symbol) for Circle (full name: Global Mobility Circle). The wordmark is fixed; for lockup previews use “Circle” in Inter Medium (no custom lettering). Icon height ~ +20% vs the text.

Brand: Circle is a closed, moderated professional network for global mobility service providers (immigration/relocation, corporate services, tax/finance, accounting).
Must communicate: A calm, structured, moderated professional network with strict communication standards (anti-spam).
Avoid: marketplace/agency vibe.

Design space: circle/ring/arc + nodes (dots/circles). Ring can be fully closed or have a controlled gap. Keep it minimal (typically 1-3 nodes). Connections are allowed only if still readable at 16px.
Nodes meaning: nodes represent vetted members / regional operators. A single Teal node may indicate a verified/active node or a controlled entry point (keep it abstract and minimal).
Must NOT read as the letter “C”.
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